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iPhone 18 Pro color options leak in first real-world dummy shots The standard iPhone 18 launching next year will include 12GB of unified memory to power Apple’s most advanced on-device AI model and its new Siri AI features, according to South Korea’s KB Securities (via DigiTimes). During its Siri AI announcement at WWDC 2026, Apple confirmed that the most powerful model enables more expressive…

Later this summer, Apple has announced it will unify the email domains used by “Sign in with Apple” and iCloud+ “Hide My Email” under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com. New addresses generated for both features will be issued on the new domain. For example: • Sign in with Apple addresses, previously issued on privaterelay.appleid.com, will be issued on private.icloud.com. •…

Apple this week released fresh firmware updates for its latest wireless earbuds lineup, bringing the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds to the latest versions. The updates focus primarily on bug fixes, performance improvements, and overall stability, with no major new features announced. What’s New in the Updates • AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2: Both models now run firmware…

Following the conclusion of college entrance exams, millions of Chinese students are engaging in “revenge spending,” driving record activations of over 32 million iPhone 17 units and propelling Apple back to the top of the smartphone market. Many buyers are prioritizing Apple’s superior resale value, reliability, and long-term performance over domestic brand loyalty. Meanwhile, Huawei grapples…

Intel has officially begun production of its most advanced chip process technology yet — the 18A-P node — marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to revitalize its foundry business and compete with industry leader TSMC. Announced at the VLSI Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii, the move brings Intel one step closer to securing high-profile external customers, including a potential deal…

AirPods Pro 3 deliver unbelievable sound quality, the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, an exceptional fit and stability, heart rate sensing during workouts, and extended battery life. If you’ve been holding out for a solid deal on Apple’s latest flagship earbuds, your wait is over. The AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to an all-time low of $169 on Amazon during early Prime Day promotions…

Rebecca Ferguson in Apple TV’s hit series “Silo.” On Monday, June 15, Apple TV hosted a photo call for the upcoming third season of “Silo,” its hit, world-building drama created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, and starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson. Attendees included Ferguson, Yost and series stars Common, Ashley Zukerman,…

Apple won in the Comedy, Documentary and Commercial categories at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards. Apple is teaming up with Amazon to make its premium streaming service more accessible than ever. Prime members can now subscribe to Apple TV for only $5.99 per month — a full 50% discount off the regular $12.99 price — for up to two months. This timely promotion arrives just as Apple TV gears…

HomeKit Secure Video With iOS 27, Apple is rolling out Apple Intelligence-powered features like AI video summaries, natural-language search, richer notifications, faster performance, and upcoming 4K support — giving its privacy-focused smart home camera system a much-needed boost to compete with Ring and Google Nest. In her hands-on first look, The Verge‘s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy tests the…

Italy’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Apple for allegedly failing to open up its iOS and iPadOS ecosystems to rival cloud services, as required by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The watchdog said third-party providers appear unable to access the same system components as Apple’s own iCloud, marking the first such probe by the Italian regulator under the new…

Apple’s Indian supplier Tata Electronics announced on Tuesday that the state pollution control board has dropped its scrutiny of the company’s iPhone components plant after the firm addressed concerns over contamination. The Tamil Nadu pollution control authority had earlier warned Tata of a potential forced shutdown unless it explained government findings that wastewater discharge from the plant…

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Apple is gearing up for one of its most significant product years in recent memory. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, the company plans a major wave of releases in late 2027, headlined by long-rumored camera-equipped AI AirPods, a second-generation foldable iPhone (iPhone Ultra 2), and a celebratory Twentieth Anniversary iPhone model. This trifecta isn’t just about…

Apple TV renews “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy” for season four. Today, Apple TV announced a fourth season renewal for the multi-Emmy Award-nominated travel series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Eugene Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”). The new eight-episode season will follow Levy as he attempts to up the ante by saying “yes” to the…

macOS 27 Golden Gate Apple’s first developer betas are rarely known for their polish, but iOS 27 (and macOS 27) appear to be breaking that rule. In this personal account, Ben Lovejoy explains why he took the unusual step of installing the initial betas on his daily-driver iPhone and MacBook Air — and how their unexpected stability tells a bigger story about Apple’s extended internal testing and…

Elon Musk SpaceX stock is surging in early trading, pushing its market capitalization above $2.9 trillion and putting the rocket and AI company neck-and-neck with Microsoft. Combined with Tesla’s roughly $1.3 trillion valuation, Elon Musk’s two flagship companies are closing in on Apple’s $4.3 trillion market cap — a striking milestone for the newly public SpaceX just days after its…

Apple fans, your favorite travel rewards card just leveled up with perks tailored to your ecosystem. As of today, June 15, 2026, Chase has refreshed the Chase Sapphire Preferred card with stronger earning rates, enhanced travel protections, and — most exciting for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users — a complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription. Why This Matters for Apple Device Users • Free Apple TV…

Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple is breathing new life into older iPhones with iOS 27. Through under-the-hood optimizations — like major tweaks to the CPU scheduler — your aging device (even the 2019 iPhone 11) will see snappier app launches, faster AirDrop transfers, quicker photo library access, and smoother overall performance. It’s a smart reminder that you don’t always need the latest…